Definition of linebacker Linebacker

/lajˈnbæˌkɚ/ - [laynbaker] - line•back•er

We found 4 definitions of linebacker from 3 different sources.

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What does linebacker mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: linebackers

linebacker - (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage
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  back (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
linebacker - a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen
  line backer
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  • linebacker (Noun)
    The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks and whose principal responsibilities are to tackle runners and to defend against shorter passes.

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